Latest Rockies injuries & transactions

April 18th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rockies injury news and transactions.

INJURY UPDATES

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder inflammation (15-day IL)
IL date: April 15 (retroactive to April 13)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Manager Warren Schaeffer said on April 17 that Freeland's MRI results were encouraging, and the team will continue to monitor his progress. (updated: April 17)

RHP
Injury: Torn right elbow ligament
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late April
Status: Joined Rockies at Coors Field on April 17; will face hitters during homestand, with plan of shortly thereafter joining a Minor League affiliate. (updated: April 17)

INF
Injury: Bruised right hand
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Hit by a pitch on April 15, Castro was out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on April 17 but available off the bench. (updated: April 17)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation (60-day IL)
IL date: March 26 (retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: To be determined after he is cleared for game action
Status: Continues playing catch at the team's facility in Scottsdale, Ariz. (updated: April 9)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow UCL strain (15-day IL)
IL date: March 25
Expected return: 2027
Status: Dr. Keith Meister performed Tommy John surgery with an internal brace March 20 in Dallas. Petit, a Rule 5 Draft pick from the Tigers, will miss the season. (updated: March 25)

RHP
Injury: Right UCL repair (60-day IL)
IL date: March 25
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent ligament transfer Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on March 4. (updated: March 25)

DH
Injury: Lumbar degenerative disk disease
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: There is no return in sight for Bryant, who has had a long and painful time since signing with the Rockies before the 2022 season. (updated: Feb. 23) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

April 15
• LHP : Activated from the 15-day IL
• LHP : Placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to April 13 (left shoulder inflammation)

April 14
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque

April 4
• RHP : Transferred to 60-day IL
• 1B : Activated from 10-day IL, optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque
• OF : Activated from 10-day IL, optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque
• LHP : Claimed off waivers from Brewers, optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque